Drift off with a calming exploration of hydrogen, the element that somehow manages to be both the most abundant in the universe and the least interesting at dinner parties. This relaxing bedtime story about atomic simplicity, star fuel, and flammable gas is sure to bore your insomnia into submission.

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City sounds too exciting? Don’t worry—Chengdu’s sprawling history, panda diplomacy, and ancient irrigation systems are somehow still perfect for insomnia relief. Settle in for a bedtime story about tea, temples, and very slow urban development.

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Mercury spins slowly, scorches in sunlight, and freezes in shadow—perfect conditions for a relaxing bedtime story about planetary extremes. Its lack of atmosphere and general refusal to support life make it oddly peaceful. Ideal for insomnia relief and planetary trivia lovers.

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If you’re looking for sleep, try contemplating the multiverse—an infinite number of universes where you still can’t find your keys. Theoretical physics has rarely been so quiet, or so unconcerned with practical application. Ideal for insomnia relief and cosmic-scale bedtime stories.

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Cold-blooded and weirdly talented, frogs have been hopping quietly through evolution with their sticky tongues and surprise screams. This episode covers the amphibians’ bizarre lives in enough detail to cure even the most persistent insomnia. Perfect for sleep, relaxation, and background bedtime stories.

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Next Week on the I Can’t Sleep Podcast

🌌 Multiverse – Infinite realities, one sleepy you.

☿️ Mercury – The fast planet with the chillest vibes.

🐼 Chengdu – Pandas, peppers, and peaceful dreams.

New episodes drop Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6 PM MT.

Which one are you drifting off to first? Drop it in the comments 👇

Until then… happy sleeping. 💤

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Relax into the surprisingly uneventful tale of hot dogs, from old-world sausages to ballpark staples. A sleep-friendly stroll through culinary trivia perfect for bedtime stories, relaxation, and mild curiosity before dozing off.

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Heavy-duty diesel engines, fuel systems, and emissions control—everything you never knew could put you to sleep faster than melatonin. Ideal for fans of bedtime stories about torque curves, or anyone hoping to snore through the history of internal combustion. Your insomnia never stood a chance.

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Sleep through the slow burn of redemption arcs, father issues, and jasmine-scented wisdom—perfect for bedtime, insomnia relief, or firebending cooldowns.

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Coming Up on the I Can’t Sleep Podcast

🛠️ Cummins – Diesel engines, but make it sleepy.

🌭 Hot Dogs – A history of questionable meat and soft buns.

🐸 Frogs – Ribbit… zzzzz.

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Dental hygienist duties like tartar scraping and floss lectures might not scream “bedtime story,” but somehow, here we are. A slow drift into dental monotony for your insomnia relief.

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Pure mathematics: the tranquil wilderness of logic where numbers frolic without purpose. No real-world applications here—just soothing abstractions to lull you into oblivion. Great for sleep, boredom, or philosophical insomnia relief.

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